The issue of voting procedures in the U.S. has reached Capitol Hill. Two supporters of President Donald Trump have introduced a proposal intended to restore trust in U.S. elections.
Rep. Laurel Lee from Florida plans to introduce legislation requiring absentee and mail-in ballots to be received by Election Day. A similar bill is being led by Sen. Ashley Moody in the Senate.
Lee stated, “This is something that we’ve done in Florida for many years, and it’s an effective way of ensuring organized elections and timely results.” Lee served as Florida’s secretary of state from 2019 until May 2022, emphasizing that Florida’s system allows voters to understand deadlines and rules easily.
The proposal follows an executive order issued by Trump in March 2025, setting an Election Day deadline for receiving mail-in ballots. If enacted, this legislation will affect millions of Americans. Nearly a third of U.S. voters use mail-in ballots.
The topic of mail-in ballots has divided the Republican Party. Some GOP members from states where mail voting is prevalent have expressed concerns about altering the system before the elections. However, Lee assured that the bill doesn’t reduce mail voting options. “It simply requires ballots to be received by Election Day,” she explained.
Meanwhile, another Trump order, which proposes changes to the mail-in voting system, is at the center of a legal conflict involving the White House and over 20 states. This order seeks proof of citizenship verification and mandates specific federal election mail stationery. Proponents believe it enhances voter confidence, while critics argue it might disrupt the system.
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